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U.S. JUST AVERAGE IN TERMS OF WOMEN’S ROLE IN POLITICS, AUTHORS SAY

When it comes to political equality for women, the United States ranks “middle of the pack” compared to most other countries, according to the authors of a recent book on women and global politics. The candidacy of Hillary Rodham Clinton for president has broken new ground in the United States, but the nation still trails many other countries in women’s political representation, said Pamela Paxton, OSU associate professor of sociology and political science. Paxton and Melanie Hughes, OSU doctoral student in sociology, are authors of “Women, Politics, and Power: A Global Perspective” (Pine Forge Press, 2007). Read more >

TELR ACCEPTING RESEARCH ON RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSALS

TELR's Research on Research Grants program encourages unique partnerships between faculty and undergraduate students. For the fifth year, TELR is seeking teams to create multimedia projects, with the help of Digital Union resources, based on faculty research needs. Apply now through Monday (4/7). Last year's nine recipients developed ePortfolios on topics ranging from Amish settlements to supermaps and microbial fuel cells to an assistive walking device. Previous projects and proposal details are posted online.

LATEST ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE

The March 6 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online version of onCampus:

• Ohio State alum Doug Roble was honored recently by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for digital effects software that created surging water for hit movies including Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Read more >
• The African-American Leadership Academy, a program developed to groom the next generation of black leaders in Columbus, is partnering with OSU’s Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. Read more >
  

CARMEN WORKSHOPS FOR INSTRUCTORS, STAFF AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Have questions about using Carmen in your course? Attend a Carmen QuickStart workshop or a topic-focused session, such as Quizzes, Gradebook or Communication Tools, to be offered at various campus locations Tuesday (3/11)-Friday (4/4). Open Q&A sessions are also available to work through questions. Visit http://telr.osu.edu/workshops/ for a full schedule and registration options.

2009-2010 GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM CLUSTERS CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Faculty from all academic units are invited to propose a GEC Cluster for the 2009-2010 academic year. The program allows faculty to create a topic and bundle two or more GEC courses from at least two GEC categories that support their chosen topic. Proposals are due Friday (10/24). Additional information about the program and how to propose a cluster is available online. Questions may be directed to Jessica Mercerhill at mercerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-6248.

MORITZ COLLEGE HOSTS LEGISLATION CLINIC CONFERENCE

Legislation Clinic Conference: The Functioning of Separation of Powers in State Government will take place Thursday (3/13) at the Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. The conference will consider the roles of the separate branches of state government and the relationships between them. The event is co-sponsored by the Legislation Clinic at the Moritz College of Law and the Center for Interdisciplinary Law and Policy Studies. Register online by Monday (3/10).

NEW CATEGORY ADDED TO ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD

Did you know that the university’s Transportation and Parking Services changes tires for faculty and staff that otherwise might be stranded on campus? Read about one faculty member’s positive experience on a recent bone-chilling day by clicking on the new Notes of Appreciation category on the onCampus Bulletin Board. Faculty and staff may post or view items under a broad range of categories. Register by using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).

SALVATION ARMY KICKS OFF WEEKEND OF BRASS ON CAMPUS

Known for its famous brass bands, the Salvation Army will kick off a weekend of brass band performances from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday (3/8) in Weigel Hall at the 23rd annual God and Country Concert. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For details, call 274-7600 or visit www.salvationarmycolumbus.org. The celebration continues with the Ohio Brass Arts Festival from 1-6 p.m. Sunday (3/9) in Weigel Hall. Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. For more information on this event, visit www.ohiobrassbands.com

TICKETS FOR ALICIA KEYS CONCERT ON SALE MARCH 8

Alicia Keys with special guests Jordin Sparks and Akon will perform at Value City Arena on Saturday (4/26). Keys, a performer, producer and songwriter, has won nine Grammys and has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday (3/8) at the Schottenstein Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Charge online or call 431-3600.